Shake the Lake 2025

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Are You Ready for Shake the Lake 2025?!The Chain O' Lakes’ annual boat-in music festival returns to Pistakee Lake — and this year promises to be the biggest floating party yet.Location: Pistakee Lake, in front of The Boat House
Live stage on the water • Anchor + tie-up only • BYO cooler, crew, and summer vibesFourth of July Weekend Lineup: July 4–6, 2025
We’re bringing together the hottest live bands to perform with pro-level sound, lighting, and energy.
Full lineup announced soon!Proudly Presented By:
The Boat House, with generous support from:
ATEC Ambulance • SportDecals • Godfrey Marine • AMB Roofing • Lighthouse Dock & Lift • Nautique Boats • Adams Water • Team HjorthInterested in sponsoring Shake the Lake 2025?
Email [email protected] to join this one-of-a-kind floating experience.Only accessible by boat. Only for boaters. Only on the water.
This is not a shoreline concert — there is no land-based viewing or venue. Attendees must arrive by boat and anchor up in front of The Boat House to join in on the fun!Why We Shake the Lake:
This weekend is about celebrating summer, supporting clean waterways, and uniting the Chain’s boating community for music, fun, and good vibes — all from the water.Supporting Clean Water Together
We’re proud to use this event to raise awareness and funds for the Fox Waterway Agency in support of their Clean Water Act initiatives. Shake the Lake isn’t about making money — it’s about making an impact. This event is organized by The Boat House as a way to give back to the boating community and support the health of the waterways we all enjoy.

Event Host

The Boat House Chicago